Registration for AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference now openNovember 21, 2018Registration is open for the 2019 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), an annual event expected to include new features like interactive CE formats and a public policy symposium.
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Morris Animal Foundation launches end-of-year giving campaign for veterinary researchNovember 21, 2018Through its two-month end-of-year giving campaign, the Morris Animal Foundation is aiming to fund scientific research to give animals everywhere longer, healthier lives.
PenFed Foundation donates $50,000 to program providing assistance dogs to veteransNovember 20, 2018PenFed Foundation donates $50,000 to support the launch of Canine Companions for Independence’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) program.
How EOTRH screening boosts bottom linesNovember 19, 2018Equine practitioners are faced with limited options for the economic growth of their practice. Increasing service to the clients you already have is one of the best ways to boost revenue; one way, specifically, is through dental screening and care.
Caught in the crossfireNovember 19, 2018Opioids are the first line of treatment for animals with acutely painful conditions and surgeries. They are important in providing pain management with minimal and manageable cardiovascular and respiratory side effects. Veterinarians rely heavily on opioids for pain control and reduction of inhalation anesthetic dosages in veterinary anesthesia, incorporating drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, and fentanyl in sedation, anesthesia, and pain control in the perioperative period.
All-natural pet supplement to expand reach following distribution agreementNovember 19, 2018More than 6,000 veterinary hospitals can now purchase MYOS Canine Muscle Formula thanks to a recent distribution agreement between MYOS RENS Technology Inc., and Miller Veterinary Supply East.
Petco Foundation donates $2.5 million to provide veterans with support dogsNovember 19, 2018The Petco Foundation is donating more than $2.5 million to train and place former shelter dogs to support veterans with physical or emotional disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Responses to the virtual mailbagNovember 16, 2018It has been a little over a year since I took over this column from Dr. Narda Robinson, and I have enjoyed the opportunity to explore many interesting topics through the lens of evidence-based medicine (EBM). One core element of EBM is substantive, critical debate, and discussion about the merits and limitations of published research evidence. Every stakeholder, from clinicians to researchers to those in industry to the owners of veterinary patients, will have a different mix of goals and perspectives. The interplay among different sets of biases is one of the mechanisms for cutting through bias generally and achieving an accurate understanding of nature that informs safer and more effective patient care. One of the strengths of science is that it requires a community process.
AVMA renews full accreditation of St. George's University School of Veterinary MedicineNovember 16, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) council on education has renewed St. George’s University (SGU) School of Veterinary Medicine’s full accreditation through 2025, allowing graduates to continue to seek licensure in the U. S. and Canada after passing the North American veterinary licensing examination.
Being raised with pets may make you a howling successNovember 16, 2018A survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital says there is a correlation between pets and professional achievements.
